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  • Nuclear physics and mathematical modeling
  • Theoretical physics and computational mathematics

Background:

  • The liquid drop model, developed by Gamow, Bohr, and Wheeler, explains atomic nuclei by balancing surface tension and proton repulsion (Coulomb force).
  • The model's energy functional involves surface area and a Coulombic repulsion term, subject to a fixed nuclear volume constraint.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the existence of non-spherical, critical surface configurations for the liquid drop model's energy functional.
  • To explore solutions beyond the typical spherical nuclei, particularly for large nuclear volumes.

Main Methods:

  • Formulating the problem as finding critical points of an energy functional involving surface area and electrostatic repulsion under a volume constraint.
  • Analyzing the associated Euler-Lagrange equation, which relates mean curvature to the electrostatic potential and a Lagrange multiplier.
  • Investigating solutions that deviate from the standard spherical equilibrium.

Main Results:

  • Spherical nuclei are confirmed as solutions and are energy minimizers for small volumes.
  • A novel class of compact, embedded solutions with large volumes was discovered.
  • These new solutions exhibit a 'pearl necklace' geometry, approximating Delaunay's unduloid surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • The existence of non-spherical, stable nuclear configurations is demonstrated for large volumes.
  • These findings expand the understanding of nuclear shapes beyond simple spheres, offering new insights into nuclear structure.
  • The results highlight the complex interplay between surface tension and Coulomb forces in determining nuclear equilibria.